26 Jul 1893
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1893
Page
1
In Warren Pennsylvania a dentist based in the Hazeltine building advertises artificial teeth as a specialty. Gas is administered for procedures.
Schedule details for trains from Warren in May 1893, listing eastward departures to Sheffield Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and Williamsport with through sleepers. westward trains to Erie Warren Kane Ridgway and Sheffield. includes through coaches and Pullman sleepers and note on transfers at Harrisburg.
Train schedule for the Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad takes effect June 11 1893. It lists Northbound trains from Dunkirk with various stop times including connections at Dunkirk Junction, Jamestown and Bradford, and notes on daily operation for trains Nos 1 2 3 4 2a. Officials Ketcham Moon and Cross are noted.
Local shop David Shear advertises strong bargains across dry goods carpets notions and related goods highlighting value and variety for shoppers seeking seasonal discounts. The notice emphasizes price cuts and a wide selection to attract customers to the store location.
The Keystone State earns strong display praise at the World’s Fair with Pennsylvania booths praised for breadth and quality across Manufactures, Silk, Leather, Forestry, Mines, Horticulture, and the Women’s building. Officials note strong leadership by the Executive Committee and A. B. Farquhar despite some criticism.
A Brockwayville Record critic argues that communities eagerly fund church decoration while shirking schoolhouse taxes, urging equal support for education. William Lloyd Garrison’s reflections on death accompany the piece, noting that death is a divine action guiding human progress.
A broad digest of early July events reports bank and business failures across the nation including Bank of Anacostes and First National Bank of Fort Scott. Rail and shipping disputes involve Richmond and Danville and illicit sealing. Public notices cover meetings, legal rulings, and notable deaths while labor unrest spreads from Cheboygan to Denver and Kansas miners.
A New Century Club talk by Dr Pauline Root describes India’s cholera spread from extreme crowding and open sewers to river bathing and shared wells. She cites tainted water, filthy alleys, and poor care for the sick, noting festival periods exacerbate outbreaks and wealthy hosts neglect shared sanitation.
Fire at Jones and South stable in Hagerstown Md caused total loss of their wholesale house and adjoining properties of John Emmett and J Wishard. Total property loss estimated at 125000 dollars with Jones and South bearing about 100000 dollars.
Taunton Massachusetts July 25. Mrs Eliza Ruther died in Berkeley at the age of 100 years, 10 months and 25 days.
New York money market figures show rates at 3 6 percent. Exchange rates for 60 day bills range around 4.8154 to 4.826, and demand bills at 4.83346 to 4.8454. Posted rates list 4.83 to 4.85 for commercial bills and 4.90 to 4.83 for government bonds 60 day rates. Pacific railroad bonds show Union firsts at 1.08 bid and sinking funds at 1.01 bid, Centrals around 1.02 bid.
Grain and feed prices listed across multiple categories including flour types from winter wheat to low grade and patents with Minnesota clear and straights. Rye flour and cornmeal values dominate, with wheat spot and option prices for No 2 red and No 1 Northern. Also includes oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs quotes across state and western markets.
Wheat markets show No 1 hard at 78 cents, No 1 northern 69 14, No 2 yellow corn 48, oats No 2 white 36, flour spring patent 4.30 per barrel, butter creamery fancy 21 cents, cheese full cream 10 cents, eggs state and family strictly fresh. Prices reflect regional variations across wheat corn oats and dairy products in Buffalo.
A sequence of daily notes from Worp’s fair grounds covering July events. Shaping sessions include youth congress prayers and speeches by Rev. Dr. Herrick Johnson and Rt. Rev. Bishop Spalding. Quebec display highlights parochial schools penmanship and drawing. several religious orders featured in the exhibits and a list of judges for the World’s Fair announced in Chicago.
The state railroad commission approved the increase of capital stock for Stillwater and Mechanicsville Railroad from Anana 20a AO BAU, UUU LO B20U,VUV. A Montevideo dispatch reports Brazil moving warships toward Uruguay with the rebel Jupiter and prisoners to be court martialed, signaling possible conflict involving Brazil Uruguay and Argentina.
A reflection on wealth that keeps the rich awake with fear of ruin, describing those with abundant means as the most unhappy due to constant anxiety about losing what they have. The quote frames wealth as a burden rather than a blessing.
In Scranton Priceburg on July 24, unrest erupted after pay day as Huns and Poles fought in Bryant Fallon’s saloon. A riot followed, with over 30 injured including three fatally, saloons seized, a jail break, and widespread property damage before Deputy Sheriff Craig and a posse restored order.
Anthony Drexel Biddle, grandson of A T Drexel, inherits 1 million from the late banker and works as a reporter on The Public Ledger staff in Philadelphia. He joined the Ledger at the start of the year and has covered the coroner's office and routine, showing promise for advancement.
Dr. B. G. Stillman of Franklin sues W. D. Rider Sr. of the Riverside hotel Cambridge for keeping gambling. Rider bound over on 400 bail. Rider accuses Stillman of blackmail. Stillman says Hitler urged him to visit as physician, gambled him, and fleeced him of 1000 dollars.
Beaver Falls July 21 A movement by the Women's Christian Temperance Union aims to place penny-in-the-slot drinking fountains on city streets. The group abandoned plan for artesian wells after reading Pittsburgh papers about a similar temperance push there.
Waynesburg July 21 Private letters confirm reports that Thomas, Callie, and Rebecca Morgan are in deplorable condition after being sent to the penitentiary for their father's death. Thomas is very ill Callie suffers lung wounds and blood poisoning and Rebecca pines away with grief.
In Allentown Pennsylvania on July 24 three Schray brothers aged 13 11 and 6 sat on the Lehigh river bank. Willie toppled into the stream and the others jumped to help. Willie was rescued but the two younger brothers George and Lewis drowned in the attempt.
Miss Anna Wittenberger aged 20 lies dying from a gunshot alleged to be fired in play by 16 year old Joseph Gerringer who has been jailed. The bullet struck her right breast and lung. Gerringer recently returned from reform school and is believed to have criminal intent.
Special Treasury Agent Marcus Hanlon ordered the seizure of multiple large consignments of Sumatra tobacco undervalued at the Philadelphia custom house. Losses estimated at Philadelphia alone amount to not less than 41,500,000.
Jerry Foley a Mansfield miner was killed by a kick to the neck during a quarrel. John Connelly a fireman on the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railway was arrested for the murder.
West Newton on July 21 reports two children died last night from diphtheria, a son of Jacob Smith and a son of a miner named Kite. The two deaths are the sole basis for sensational reports of a deadly epidemic circulated by Pittsburg papers.
An explosion in No 4 shaft of Kingston Coal at Edwardsville, Wilkes Barre area, tore timbers and damaged mine cars. Three men and a boy were horribly burned and are not expected to recover.
John A Lom bard, 50, manager of the Hero Fruit Jar company, was found dead at his Philadelphia home with his throat cut in what appears to be a self inflicted death.
Reynoldsville Pa July 21 The Reynoldsville Woolen mills have been destroyed by fire. Loss five figures with insurance coverage indicated. Fire crews battled the blaze as the mill was damaged extensively.
Bridget Malen died in Collinsville at age 107. The obituary notes her long life in Lowell and surrounding area, with no further details available in the readable text.
James Gordon Bennett editor of the New York Herald is convalescent after a fall from a coach. He has relapsed twice due to blood loss and prolonged confinement. He plans a yachting tour to restore his health and welcomes any advice from readers.
A reflective verse noting ruin in storms and wrath, praising self mastery and restraint. It extols those who curb violence, attain serenity, and prove that calm, disciplined conduct yields true blessing. The lines emphasize inner control over outward turmoil.
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